Truck Driver Loses Life in Highway 58 Deadly Collision [Bakersfield, CA]

Bakersfield, CA (March 3, 2023) – On Thursday afternoon, a 55-year-old male truck driver died in a Highway 58 deadly collision.

The fatal collision happened before 4 p.m. near South Chester Avenue.

CHP said a tractor-trailer driver did not stop and struck the cars in front of him which resulted in a chain reaction.

The paramedics rushed the tractor-trailer driver and a GMC truck driver to the hospital where the truck later died.

In the meantime, officers are investigating the multi-vehicle crash near South Chester Avenue. They said alcohol and drugs were not a factor in the Highway 58 deadly collision.

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We at Sweet Lawyers would like to express our condolences to the loved ones of the deceased in the Highway 58 deadly collision. Our thoughts are with you during this painful time.

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DEALING WITH THE AFTERMATH OF A DEADLY COLLISION

Regardless of the locations, fatal accidents have generally increased over the past 10 years. As a matter of fact, from 2015 to 2019, 32% of all fatal vehicle crashes were angle crashes. The maneuver that most frequently resulted in fatal traffic accidents was a collision with a moving vehicle (55%).

It is unbearable to both mourn a loved one while dealing with the most granular legal affairs. Similarly, the legal and financial damage that comes from unforeseen loss is tough to juggle in the midst of mourning. Yet, the days and months following a such tragedy are the most precarious.

So, to the family and friends of the deceased in the Highway 58 deadly collision, reach out to us. Sweet Lawyers‘ wrongful death attorneys will find you the most favorable possible outcome. We will achieve the justice and compensation you and your family deserve.

Call us at (800) 674 7852. Our team of legal experts would be very glad to discuss with you possible ways how we can help you with your legal case.